Life insurance is included in the taxable estate typically. A trust is a great way to remove the value of life insurance from the estate. But, there are two potential traps in this. Read on to learn more … [Read more...]
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The Basics: Financial Power of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are part of even the simplest estate plan. A Power of Attorney allows your Agent to act for you. There are Powers of Attorney for financial matters and also those for health care. Read on to learn more … [Read more...]
A Living Will vs. DNR Order: What’s the difference?
A Living Will makes your preferences for certain end-of-life decisions known. Say, for example, you feel strongly about not wanting to be connected to life support if you are in a coma, but that you are ok with a feeding tube. There are no right or wrong answers to decisions like these. What’s most important is that this document lets your loved ones know what you want, so that they can make sure your wishes are followed. A Living Will is NOT the same as a “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) … [Read more...]
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Pet Planning – Not Just for the Rich and Eccentric
When people think of someone setting up a Trust for their pet, they might imagine Leona Helmsley’s pet Maltese named Trouble drinking Perrier from a crystal bowl in a lavish Manhattan penthouse. While Helmsley left $12 million to her pet dog, this was not her only bizarre moment. The “Queen of Mean” was known to have many eccentricities. However, you don’t have to be rich and eccentric to set up a Pet Trust. Pet Trusts are most commonly set up by caring individuals who just want to make sure … [Read more...]
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